We at Tabula Rasa strive to be, amongst other things, evermore critical. That’s why we bring you this article as a part of our new partnership with UCRITICAL. By Irene Pena Abellan & Sanne Raggers UCRITICAL Many people in the Global South starve because of land exhaustion and unequal food distribution. In…
Are Our Voices Heard? A Look at the Middelburg Municipality Elections
By Tsjalline Boorsma UCR Class of 2016 This Spring Break, most UCR students left Middelburg to enjoy the delights of other cities. Some, however, were here on the 19th of March to vote in the municipal elections. Every four years, the citizens of Middelburg get to cast their ballot and with that action, decide what…
Colombia’s Presidential Elections: A Choice Between War or Peace?
Anton Moggré UCR Class of 2015 Colombia has commonly been referred to as a “failed” country; a nation torn by violence, plagued by drug trafficking, and ruled predominantly by a combination of armed groups and corrupts politicians. However, times are rapidly changing, and in many regards Colombia can now be considered a success story. Only…
Controversial Capstone Requirement is Invalid
By Trevor Maloney Many students have expressed their discontent with the capstone project that was introduced as a new requirement in the fall of 2013. However, what will surely come as good news to those unhappy with the project is that the requirement is invalid, at least for some. In the language of the student…